PSP urged to step up efforts on investigation assault cases against animals

The New Macau Association (AMN), together with several animal rights associations, convened a meeting with the Public Security Police Force (PSP) earlier to address the city’s surging cases of cruelty against animals.
The vice-president of AMN and lawmaker Sou Ka Hou stressed that even with the existence of the Animal Protection Law — which criminalizes any treatment of animals involving “cruel, violent or torturous” means and has been in effect since September 2016 — there has been still no progress regarding the investigation into the city’s many cases of poisoning, collision with vehicles and slaughtering of animals.
The AMN urges the police force to beef up their efforts to deter and preclude any further violent treatments imposed upon the animals.
In response to this, the PSP stated that a dedicated investigative team was established to probe into the city’s animal maltreatment cases.
The passage of the Animal Protection Law also signifies a progressive advancement in safeguarding animal rights in Macau, the PSP added.
As of now, PSP received a total of 32 cases involving animal deaths in 2021. Among them, two files have been opened for investigation.
PSP also pledges to strengthen the communication with the public on the relevant information in the future.